Taking KeelClip™ conveying to the next level
Modern beverage production lines are becoming faster, more compact and increasingly automated. This creates a growing need to transport products vertically between different production levels without interrupting product flow.
For KeelClip™ multipacks, this requires a dedicated approach.
KeelClip™ packs, typically consisting of 4, 6 or 8 cans, are often transported in multiple parallel lanes at high production speeds. During vertical transport, the packs must remain stable, correctly oriented and properly aligned to ensure a reliable transfer into the next production process.
To meet these requirements, Royal Apollo Group developed a dedicated multi-lane vertical conveying solution for KeelClip™ multipacks.
The Apollo Multi Trak Spiral Conveyor allows several product lanes to be transported vertically within one compact conveyor. This enables different production levels to be connected while maintaining the existing lane structure and continuous product flow.
A key feature of the solution is maintaining product orientation throughout the vertical transport process. Depending on the production line layout, KeelClip™ multipacks can be conveyed long-side leading or short-side leading.
Special attention is also given to the infeed and outfeed transitions. These transitions are designed to provide a controlled transfer into and out of the spiral, reducing unwanted movement, rotation or misalignment.
By combining multiple lanes within one vertical conveying system, Apollo offers a compact solution for high-capacity beverage lines where floor space is limited.
Key benefits:
- vertical transport of multiple KeelClip™ lanes in one system;
- suitable for 4-, 6- and 8-can multipacks;
- continuous product flow at high production speeds;
- controlled product orientation;
- long-side and short-side leading configurations;
- optimized infeed and outfeed transitions;
- compact footprint by utilizing available height;
- easy integration into automated beverage production lines;
- supporting sustainability by tailoring a solution for this unique plastic-free packaging.
The Apollo Multi Trak Spiral provides breweries and beverage producers with a dedicated solution for vertical KeelClip™ transport, combining high throughput, controlled handling and efficient use of production space.
